15 NOV 2025
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Treetop walk ‘game changer’
12 November 2025
AN exciting proposal for Northern Ireland’s first treetop walk in Castlewellan Forest Park could take investment in the 1,100 acre facility to a staggering £15m.
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Castlewellan Forest Park has ‘wow’ factor for treetop walk
IF planning approval is granted for a proposed treetop walk in Castlewellan, it will only be the fourteenth of its kind in Europe.
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DAERA urged to probe flooding
A LEADING government department is coming under increasing pressure to order an immediate investigation into the catastrophic flooding which engulfed the Tullybrannigan area in Newcastle several weeks ago.
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Sewage scheme is vital for housing
AN £8m investment to upgrade the wastewater treatment in the Annsborough and Castlewellan areas paves the way for 800 new homes to be connected to the sewage system.
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‘Inconsiderate’ pavement parkers facing £30 fine
LOCAL police are backing a new government initiative aimed at tackling “inconsiderate” pavement parking which can land drivers with a £30 fine.
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Glebe House gets £61k green boost
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Ulster Rally revved up for Downpatrick
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Schools being ‘failed’ by successive DUP ministers
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Murlough and Tyrella retain Blue Flag status
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Downpatrick remembers at cenotaph
ALMOST 100 years to the day since it was unveiled, Downpatrick War Memorial was once again the focus of the town’s Remembrance Sunday commemoration.
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Autumn sun as town pays its tribute
BALLYNAHINCH was bathed in autumnal sunshine as the town paid its tribute to the fallen of two world wars and other conflicts on Sunday afternoon.
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Large crowds attend act of remembrance
EARLY morning rain cleared away for the sun to break through and herald one of the warmest autumnal days in recent years for the annual Remembrance Service in Killyleagh.
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Newcastle pays solemn tribute
NEWCASTLE observed its annual act of remembrance on Sunday morning.
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Improvements at Spa bus stop
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Resurfacing work appeal
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RNLI in search for operations manager
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Christmas lights switch-on in Downpatrick
SPORTS
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Smith sets the world alight
BALLYKINLAR’S Roisin Smith has been crowned a double champion at the IEPF World 8-Ball Pool Championships in Ennis, Co Clare.
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Drumaness lose at home to East for second time
DRUMANESS Mills were unable to exact revenge for their Border Cup exit as East Belfast came out on top at Meadowvale for the second time this season.
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Kilcoo take first step to Ulster glory
KILCOO got their Ulster Championship campaign off to the expected start with a five-point victory over Tyrone champions Loughmacrory.
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Ballynahinch into Bateman Cup final after stunning win
IT was an afternoon to remember for some of the next generation of Ballynahinch stars as they helped ease the club into the Bateman Cup final.
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Harry stars with yet another title
WITH unseasonably mild weather greeting competitors at Finn Valley, conditions underfoot remained distinctly traditional for cross country running; soft, heavy and holding the remnants of recent downpours.
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Spa continue title defence with fifth win
WHILE this match ended in a draw, Seaforde claimed the overall win thanks to securing four wins and a draw from the six games.
FEATURES
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Action Cancer is a remarkable charity that changed my life
A TECONNAUGHT breast cancer survivor is encouraging women aged 40 and over to avail of a charity’s breast screening service which she believes saved her life.
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COUNTRY DIARY
From the pages of the Down Recorder, November 15, 1995
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Chris starts community for girl dads to celebrate
A NEWCASTLE man has built an online community of over 10,000 ‘girl dads’ to celebrate being fathers to daughters.
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Killyleagh rowing club celebrates arrival of safety boat
KILLYLEAGH Coastal Rowing Club are celebrating the arrival of a new safety boat thanks to funding from The National Lottery.
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Annie musical extravaganza
ST Patrick’s Choral Society will be presenting the beloved family musical, Annie, at the Great Hall, Downshire Estate, Downpatrick, next week.
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Claragh Bridge annual awards evening
CLARAGH Bridge Vintage Club hosted their annual presentation evening to local charities on Friday evening.
